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Easy Savory Mediterranean Shrimp Sheet Pan Dinner Recipe for Beginners

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A quick and easy Mediterranean shrimp and vegetable sheet pan dinner that is flavorful, healthy, and perfect for busy weeknights. This recipe combines tender shrimp with roasted vegetables and bright lemon for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (wild-caught if possible)
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half-moons
  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 small red onion, sliced thin
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
  • Juice and zest of 1 medium lemon
  • Optional: handful of chopped parsley or basil for garnish
  • Optional: crumbled feta cheese or kalamata olives for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the shrimp, zucchini, red bell pepper, cherry tomatoes, and red onion.
  3. Add the minced garlic, olive oil, dried oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly coated.
  4. Spread the shrimp and vegetables out in a single layer on a rimmed 12×17 inch sheet pan.
  5. Roast for 12-15 minutes until shrimp turn pink and opaque and vegetables are tender with caramelized edges. Check at 10 minutes if shrimp are smaller.
  6. Remove from oven and sprinkle lemon zest over everything, then drizzle with fresh lemon juice.
  7. Garnish with chopped parsley or basil and add crumbled feta or sliced kalamata olives if desired. Serve hot.

Notes

Avoid overcrowding the pan to prevent steaming; use two pans if needed. Toss cherry tomatoes in halfway through roasting if they burst too early. Handle shrimp gently to avoid breaking. Lemon zest is essential for brightness. Leftovers keep well for up to 2 days; reheat gently to avoid rubbery shrimp.

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